Friday October 16, 2009: on this day

October 16, 2009 was the 289th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 16, 2009 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 16, 2009, who was born and died on October 16, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down by Jay Sean), movies (e.g. Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay), TV series (e.g. Fear Clinic) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 16th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 2009?


October 16, 2009 was a Friday and it was the 289th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2009 can also be written as 10/16/2009 in the US and as 16/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

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October 16, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 2009:

  • Botswana's voters participate in a general election.
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  • Stephen gately:
  • Boyzone's surviving members fly to majorca to transport stephen gately's body to dublin.
  • Treaty of lisbon
  • A poll revealed that 66% of czechs oppose president vaclav klaus' refusal by the lisbon treaty to be signed.
  • Indonesia is rocked by a powerful earthquake, prompting panic and evacuations in jakarta.
  • The united nations human rights council endorses goldstone's report on gaza war. it accuses both israel and hamas war crimes.
  • Five men were convicted in sydney, australia for plotting to carry out a terrorist attack.
  • One section of movement for the emancipation of the niger delta, (mend), ends a three month ceasefire and resumes attacks against the nigerian oil industry.
  • Guinea
  • After a massacre by opposition supporters, alpha diallo, guinea's civil service minister, resigns. he follows abdourahmane sanoh, the agriculture minister who had resigned days before.
  • Ban ki-moon, secretary-general of united nations, announces plans for a commission to investigate the killing of unarmed protestors from guinea last month.
  • Kylie minogue, an australian pop singer and songwriter, makes her hindi cinema debut with ''blue''. it is thought to be the most expensive bollywood production.
  • An explosion that occurred at a mosque in peshawar (pakistan) claimed at least seven lives and injured at least ten others.
  • After 70 years, berlin's reconstructed neues museum is officially reopened.
  • Zimbabwe:
  • After roy bennett, a member of the mdc, is arrested on terrorist charges, the mdc pulls back from the unity government in zimbabwe with zanu pf.
  • Roy bennett was later released on bail by the high court.
  • After the north tied the possibility to humanitarian aid deliveries, the north and south korea failed to reach an agreement on family reunions.
  • Geert wilders, a controversial dutch politician arrives in the uk amid protests by the netherlands and proclaims "a victory for freedom of speech".
  • Uruguay is the first country to provide a laptop to every child in state primary schools.
  • Rammstein, a german heavy metal band, releases liebe ist fur alle da in germany.
  • After receiving hundreds of complaints regarding jan moir's article in the daily mail about her views on the death of the singer, the uk press complaints commission's website crashed. nestle and marks & spencer both withdraw advertising from the retailer.
  • Treaty of lisbon: czech prime minister jan fischer claims that president vaclav klaus's dissolution of the treaty of lisbon is a threat to the country's credit. (ceske noviny). an opinion poll has shown that 65% czechs support president vaclav klaus refusing to sign the lisbon treaty.
  • Jan fischer, czech prime minister, says that president vaclav klaus's breach of the treaty of lisbon is a threat to the country's credit.
  • Guinea: after a massacre by opposition supporters, alpha diallo, the guinean civil service minister, resigns. he follows abdourahmane sanoh, the agriculture minister who had resigned days before. (iol). the secretary-general of united nations ban ki-moon announced plans to create a commission into last month's killings of unarmed protestors from guinea.
  • Zimbabwe: after roy bennett, a member of the mdc, is arrested on terrorism charges, the mdc pulls back from the unity government with zanu pf. (zim online). (associated press) (xinhua).roy bennett is released on bail after being ordered by the high court.

October 16, 2009: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 16, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 16, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.73
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $189.35
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.45
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.15

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 90.87 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0366 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0181 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8276 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 135.45 JPY

October 16, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Aachen : 1 - 0
  • Cottbus - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 2
  • Oberhausen - St Pauli : 1 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Brest : 0 - 0
  • Angers - Istres : 1 - 0
  • Arles - Bastia : 1 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Nimes : 1 - 2
  • Clermont - Caen : 1 - 3

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cheltenham - Macclesfield : 1 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Lecce - Salernitana : 1 - 0
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October 16, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 16, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 16, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 2009 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 16, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:19 am and setting at 05:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 2009.

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Who was born on October 16, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 5 months old,

or 173 months and 3 days old,

or 752 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5268 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 2009?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 16, 2009.

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October 16, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 2009:

  • Georgette Coste
  • Nello Rossati
  • Adriano Vianello
  • Roberto Gusmani
  • Andrés Montes

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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October 16, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 2009:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 16, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2009 was Down by Jay Sean, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 16, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down
  2. - Party In The U.S.A.
  3. - Run This Town
  4. - Whatcha Say
  5. - I Gotta Feeling youtube

October 16, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 16, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 16, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Pretty Wings
  2. - Break Up
  3. - Successful
  4. - Run This Town
  5. - Wasted

October 16, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 16, 2009 was Loba by Shakira, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 16, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 16, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Loba
  2. - Manos Al Aire
  3. - Te Ira Mejor Sin Mi
  4. - Su Veneno
  5. - Lo Intentamos

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October 16, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ten Inch Hero

Ten Inch Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Mackay

Starring: Elisabeth Harnois, Clea DuVall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jensen Ackles

Country: United States of America

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

Country: United States of America

Orphan

Orphan

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder

Country: United States of America

Eden Lake

Eden Lake

Release year: 2009

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

October 16, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 16, 2009 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Fear Clinic

Fear Clinic

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Robert Hall

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Mira Nair

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Bowers

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Kate Scholefield

Special Ops Mission

Special Ops Mission

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Military Channel

October 16, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 16, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

The Lost Symbol

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Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, responds unexpectedly to a summons to appear in the U.S. Capitol Building. The building is occupied by a strange object, which has been carefully encoded with five symbols.

Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris

Dead and Gone

By:

The ninth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse Series features the werewolves, shifters and a small town called Bon Temps.

South Of Broad by Pat Conroy

South Of Broad

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "A huge sweeping novel of friendship und marriage" (The Washington Post). The celebrated author of The Prince of Tides, Leopold Bloom Kings was raised in a broken family that was surrounded by tragedy.

The Greatest Show On Earth by Richard Dawkins

The Greatest Show On Earth

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Richard Dawkins' blockbuster The God Delusion changed our perception of God. It sold more than 2,000,000 copies in English.

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers

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Malcolm Gladwell's new book is a stunning intellectual journey through the world "outliers", the best and brightest, most famous, and most successful.

October 16, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 16, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Art Academy

Art Academy

Platform: Nintendo DS, DSiWare, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U

Genre: Art training game (edutainment video game)

Publisher: Nintendo

Battlefield 1943

Battlefield 1943

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade PlayStation Network

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo

Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo

Platform: Wii

Genre: Action-adventure, beat 'em up, platform

Publisher: JP / EU / AUS Bandai; NA Namco Bandai Games

Caucasus: Nanatsuki no Nie

Caucasus: Nanatsuki no Nie

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Eroge, visual novel

Publisher: Innocent Grey

Bumps

Bumps

Platform: Windows, iPhone, iPad

Genre: Puzzle

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Who was the US President on October 16, 2009?

On October 16, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 2009?

On October 16, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 2009?

On October 16, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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What happened in 2009?

2009 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • For the first time since 2003, when Saddam Hussein was overthrown by the U.S.-led invasion, the U.S. military in Iraq is under Iraqi control.
  • Claiborne Pell (1961-1997 Rhode Island Democratic Senator) dies of Parkinson's disease at 90.
  • Jett Travolta (16-year-old) is the son of actor John Travolta and dies suddenly from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas.

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What was the calendar for October 2009?

October 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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